Did anyone else just see Savannah Guthrie compare breastfeeding in public to "going to the bathroom in public" in that last segment? I'm not one to get easily offended.... but that seriously just pissed me off enough to email NBC and I ask you to think about doing the same. That was totally unnecessary and inappropriate.
~Cate~
Baby Boy born 8/30/11!!
Re: Ok TODAY Show...Breastfeeding in Public
what?!?
Americans need a change of attitude. I was on vacation in South America last year and if a woman needed to breast feed, she could pull her baby from her back while working a fruit stand in a high density area and breastfeed without anyone making a big deal.
What was the segment about? I missed it, but I'd like to see if I can find it online... not good, Savannah.
Edit to attempt to sound less idiotic: Maybe this is the world's dumbest question. Was the entire segment about BFing in public?
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That is exactly why it continues to be such a taboo around here.
It's wonderful how everybody will henpeck a pregnant woman to death about the benefits of BFing, but then make it so difficult for them to actually do it while going about their lives. If it's so good for the baby, why is it such a social issue?
/vent
A week or two ago. I read about this dumba$$ who compared breastfeeding in public to having sex in public. You know, because breasts are purely sexual!
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2017699/BBC-apologises-presenter-compares-breastfeeding-having-sex-wife-restaurant.html
BFP 12/4/2010
Baby Maryn was born 8/18/11
I saw it and definitely rolled my eyes at that comment. I think its absurd that people still have issues with breastfeeding in public.
You can see more boob sitting on a beach than looking at someone breastfeed.
They just teased it here, since Central time is on the one hour delayed broadcast - so if you're Central time, you haven't missed it yet.
Not having seen it yet, I won't be shocked when Star Jones, Savannah, and Donnie Whatshisface make ignorant comments, but please tell me Dr. Nancy Snyderman tells them they're idiots.
This exactly! How ridiculous...
So I just saw this and googled it to find a debate on it and you all have started it already!
I was blown away by it. I am so very annoyed by the whole little segment and her attitude toward BF'ing.
I have half a mind to write to the Today show about it..
SOOOO glad to see I'm not the only one feeling this way about this rediculous segment!
And really... Donny complaining- don't bf next to his 8 year old daughter so he doesn't have to explain what you're doing... come on, be a DAD and talk to your kid. There's so much of his and societies perspective revealed by this comment, I could write a page, but of what everyone here already knows
Side note: I've had many happy people when I slipped my screaming infant son under my nursing cover because their ears were met by silence.
I didn't watch the segment, but I never understood the whole, "What am I supposed to tell my kid?!?!" argument. Ummmm, perhaps tell them that women's breasts produce milk for their children? We are mammals for goodness sake! My 3 year old knows what breastfeeding is, I'm not ashamed for her to know that.
And I bet these people never take their kids to the zoo or anyplace else they could see animals nursing. If they are that uptight, they don't even have to explain the details, just that it's how a baby eats.
LOL!
I mean, nothing's going to become normal until it's treated as such. If you act like it's a big deal, it's going to become a big deal!
YES!
My friends & I were talking about this. The funny thing is none of us care a lick if we accidentally flash a boob while nursing in public. However, having to show off our tummies in all their stretch-mark glory, THAT is what we're modest about!
I'm ultra grateful to be sooooo flat chested b/c I really don't show much of anything when nursing and I will do it anywhere.
This is insane! I found the video if anyone is interested:
https://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/#44104472
I hope the link works. The actual topic about breastfeeding is around 5:50...
Did they *** in the street too? That's horrible, Go to a private place, please! At least for the baby's privacy, for goodness sake.
*scratches head*
OK, just cuz you have no class doesn't mean you should force that on an innocent baby! For goodness sake, adoption is an option. At least let the baby have a chance at a normal life. Wow, do you the number for your local social services?
I hope you're not serious?! You have no right to treat an innocent child like that! How would you feel if your mom raised you with no privacy? How about if she walked around naked and *** in the street? It's natural right? That's insane! Please at least find some privacy to feed your poor child. Don't be so selfish, this is a human being you're talking about!! wow
*pokes the troll*
I have a sleepy baby on the boob so I will play along.
Shitting in the street = not cool.
Naked in the street = not cool.
Breastfeeding in public = Cool as heck because the woman has the balls to do what she thinks is natural. And does not care what others think!
Ugh world...
Do you think it's absurd that people normally take their business to a private bathroom? If not, you need to turn yourself into social services as an unfit member of society. Any other woman who sits on this page all day trying to say its my right, I pee and poop and breast feed anywhere, I would even go naked but people would scream in terror, who cares about what my kid would want? Sick, I will contact social services for you people if you are unable to.
I'm bored so I'll join.
To the unwelcome trolls: how about YOU go eat you meal in the bathroom? Trust me, DS did not care if we were in the restaurant booth or wherever as long as he got food. And most of the time, the people around me didn't even notice. So go away. Why wake up a dead thread???